Angama Mara sits high above the Maasai Mara on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, with uninterrupted views across the plains below. The setting is immediately memorable, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Mara as a living landscape that changes throughout the day. The lodge’s design is contemporary and minimal, allowing the scale and beauty of the view to take precedence rather than competing for attention.
Game drives descend from the escarpment into the heart of the Maasai Mara, providing access to excellent year-round wildlife viewing, including large concentrations of plains game and predators. During the Great Migration season, the area becomes especially dynamic, with opportunities to witness vast herds moving across the plains. Beyond game drives, Angama also offers guided walks, photography-focused experiences, and visits to the Mara Triangle that add depth and variety to a stay.
What we appreciate most about Angama Mara is how it balances spectacle with calm. Despite its dramatic position, the experience is unforced, with time built in to simply sit, look out, and absorb the view between activities. The sense of space, thoughtful pacing, and strong guiding make it well suited to travelers who want to experience the Mara from a distinctive and elevated perspective without feeling rushed or overprogrammed.
Angama Mara is recommended for its dramatic setting above the Maasai Mara and its combination of sweeping views, strong wildlife access, and refined design. Perched high on the Oloololo Escarpment, it offers a striking vantage point over one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes.
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